Program Description
What is the role of business in the world, and how might that change? How do organizations succeed? In what ways do the people who work in organizations influence results? What are the most effective ways to communicate with customers, employees, leaders, and stakeholders? How can we address ethical questions that arise in business? What role could you play in our connected world?
The School of Business and Leadership (SBL) offers three majors (Business Administration, International Business, and the Business Leadership Program) that explore questions like these. Students start with business fundamentals such as management, marketing, finance, accounting, law, and ethics. Research, discussion, experimentation, and reflection deepen and expand students’ knowledge and prepare students for success as leaders in a complex and dynamic global environment.
Who You Could Be
- Entrepreneur
- CEO, COO, CFO, VP
- Marketing Manager
- Attorney
- Accountant
- Legislative Assistant
- Nonprofit Executive Director
- Analyst (financial, marketing, strategy, operations, investment)
What You'll Learn
- Ethical and social perspectives of a global marketplace
- Impact of globalization on business and stakeholders
- Conceptual models that inform accounting, finance, law and ethics, management, and marketing
- Critical thinking, oral and written communication, problem solving techniques, research skills, team and interpersonal skills
"We talked a lot about business strategy from a resource-based theory perspective, and, at the same time, student teams worked as research consultants for local businesses and nonprofits. It was really impactful because we got to see firsthand how relevant the principles we were studying in class are to local businesses."
